US Bridges

SR1977 over Allison Branch

Good

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1975 · Structure no. 000000001670219

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1977 over Allison Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR1977 over Allison Branch in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1977
CrossesAllison Branch
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1975
RouteState Highway 1977
Coordinates35.24814, -80.32093
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating94.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2000)
Projected traffic120 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1977 over Allison Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1977 over Allison Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1977 over Allison Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is SR1977 over Allison Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR1977 over Allison Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.